Job Description

RESPONSIBLE TO: HEAD OF DESIGN AND ENGINEERING

Overall Job Purpose

To support engineers with the effective designs for specific contracts.

To produce accurate drawings for customer approval and manufacturing.

To produce installation drawings and instruction packs.

To maintain supporting documentation associated with submittals and document control.

Behaviours

As a company, we set high standards of performance and ethical behaviours. The following corporate behaviours underpin the working environment and assist us in delivering our vision:

Working with integrity Being commercially astute Partnering people and change Driven to make a difference Accountable for actions Courageous leadership Environmentally responsible

Key Responsibilities

Review contract drawings and highlight any potential anomalies between the client's official order documents e.g., the Architect's specification, site details and any site surveys in contrast to Clark Door Ltd's (CDL) proposal. Visit construction sites if required to survey door openings and surrounding structures. Study clients engineering plans and drawings and produce a General Arrangement drawing of the CDL product, with appropriate connection interface details relevant to the building structure. With support of an experienced engineering team, draught arrangements and manufacturing instructions, based on CDL's product and the design intent from the customer. Aid the Project Engineers in the co-ordination of designs. Liaising with the client's engineering team and/or client's architect on order to obtain drawing approval. Liaise with the CDL manufacturing team and installation department to ensure designs are suitable for manufacture and installation. Produce and issue detailed fabrication drawings to the CDL production team, and specify welding details etc. for structural components. Produce and issue detailed drawings of machined components for sub-contract manufacture (as applicable). Inspect finished doors and ensure that they are built to specification. Liaise with and issue installation instructions to the CDL installation teams. Develop and apply personal skills that contribute to effective team-working and be an advocate of promoting quality and excellence in all dealings with customers. Be innovative and committed to continuous improvement; putting forward ideas and strategies that contribute to the company's success. Become a fully integrated member of the CDL team supporting our collective aims for company growth and development.

Occasional Tasks

Participate in product development teams on specific tasks from time to time. Liaise with the Installations team on contracts with difficult fixing arrangements to ensure that the product is correctly installed. Produce sales proposal drawings when requested by the Sales Department. Update standard drawings when changes are required, update drawing registers and re-issue to all relevant departments. Liaise with the Head of Operations and Production Supervisor to ensure that any designs proposed can be manufactured within the commercial restraints of the contract.

Other Responsibilities

Continuous Personal Development

The post holder must be committed to their continuous personal development, in order to undertake the role more effectively and support the development of the company.

Health and Safety

The post holder is required to carry out relevant duties in accordance with the Company's Health and Safety policies and procedures (e.g. obtaining a CSCS card prior to site surveys).

Diversity

The post holder is required to have due regard of equal opportunities at all times and to conduct themselves in a manner that is fair and reasonable towards all, ensuring that exceptional service standards are maintained.

Quality

Support the company in striving to create a client service culture with total commitment to quality.

Other Duties

The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time, within the general scope of the post. Any such duties should not substantially change the general character of the post.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

DRAUGHTSPERSON

All criteria detailed below are essential, unless stated as "D" (desirable).

Education and qualifications

Minimum NVQ level 3 in an Engineering discipline; orgeneral working knowledge of the engineering industry and designing products into buildings. AutoCAD 2D. Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation (D). Degree/HNC/HND in an Engineering discipline (D). Membership of an appropriate trade and/or professional association (D). AutoCAD 3D (D) Solid works (D). FEA experience (D).

Experience, knowledge and understanding

Experience working as an Engineering Draughtsperson. Design for Manufacture experience. Project management experience (D). Experience of practical aspects of installing designed equipment (D). Experience of dealing with a wide range of partners with differing priorities (D).

Skills

Detailed understanding and ability to interpret engineering drawings designs. Ability to draught 'General Arrangement drawings' for client comment and approval. Ability to work under own initiative to broad agreed guidelines. Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and the ability to work across all levels of the organisation as well as externally, with decision makers locally and nationally. Excellent organisational and time management skills with experience of contractor and budget management. Ability to write clearly, logically, and succinctly and translate complex information for consumption by a variety of audiences. Ability to produce detailed engineering manufacturing drawings and instructions. Commercial awareness (D).

Personal qualities and commitment

Willingness to take on and embrace new challenges to improve the organisation and the "customer" experience for businesses dealing with CDL. Hard-working, motivated and confident. Meticulous, with an eye for detail. Decisive, resilient and calm under pressure. Tactful, diplomatic and assertive when dealing with challenging situations with experience of conflict resolution (D). Openness to mobile working and travelling nationally and internationally, as required (D).

Other factors

Flexible and adaptable approach to working hours and job tasks Right to work in the UK Driving licence and ability to travel across customer sites Ability to obtain a CSCS card Ability to work abroad (D)

WHAT WE OFFER

Salary

- 28,000 to 32,000 - Depending on Experience.

At Clark Door we believe in rewarding our team and supporting your growth. Here's what you can look forward to:

Career Development

- Grow with us through structured training, development pathways, and clear career progression opportunities.

Generous Annual Leave

- Enjoy 33 days of annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays, to rest and recharge.

Birthday Off

- Celebrate your special day with an extra day off, no annual leave required.

Loyalty Reward Scheme

- Earn an additional day of annual leave after 3 and 5 years of continuous service, recognising your dedication.

Life Assurance

- Peace of mind with life cover at 4x your basic salary.

Holiday Flexibility

- Access our holiday purchase scheme to tailor your leave to your lifestyle.

Financial Benefits

- Company pension contributions and employee discounts to support your financial wellbeing.

Family-Friendly Policies

- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave designed to support you through life's big moments.

Health & Wellbeing

- Stay active with our cycle-to-work scheme and benefit from additional store discounts.

Employee Referral Scheme

- Recommend great people and earn bonuses through our referral rewards programme.

Sick Pay Support

- Company-funded sick pay provides security when you need it most.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,000.00-32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Work Location: In person